bushman66

I wanted to grab some spacers to help pull the wheels out a bit to fill the fenderwells a bit better. Stock turbo twists on a 2001.

Will adding spacers cause any negative effects (ie weird handling, braking issues, wheel bearing wear, etc)?

What size spacers should I be looking for front and rear? I don't want to roll the fender lips...

Thanks!!

uschoice

I went with 15mm on all four corners. That gives you a little over one additional inch on wheel track, which should improve stability slightly. No issues, no rolling the fenders; stock wheels just look better now.

madclubman

Just added 15mm spacers front and rear, about 3 weeks ago. No issues at all and looks a lot better. I bought mine from Adaptec (Board Sponsor). Nice quality, perfect fit and the new bolts make my wheels look better, too!

SSST

uschoice or madclubman,

Do either of you have your car lowered?

sanyata

SSST - I went 7mm all around with the X73 suspension and I'm very happy with the look. Much better than stock but not pushed out too far IMHO. 7mm front & 15mm back seems a real common setup but I figured on keeping the same offset ratio front to rear as stock.

madclubman

No, mine is at stock height. I do have a set of PSS9's, but have not installed them. I would only drop about an inch and don't think it would be an issue, but can't say firsthand.

SSST

I've got the x73 as well. I might try the 7mm

jcb-memphis

5mm with low (euro gt2) height on a complete suspension upgrade. No issues.

But only 5mm. 15 mm with some tires would be ok...I think the advan AD08's would run on bumps....

jeff

uschoice

SSST- Nope, I have the stock suspension and wheels. You don't need to put 7mm in the front with 15mm in the back to keep the staggered look like some might say. 15mm in all the corners keeps the same stagger.

Angelus

I've got 15mm all round. Don't forget to buy the longer bolts too.

JG 996T

I have 15mm back, 7mm front. Adaptec.

x50type

I have 15 mm spacers [with longer bolts] all round with standard suspension and 19" wheels.

Looks great, no problems

uschoice

+1 on the longer correct bolts.